The Corner Stone

 Morning Bible Chapter Reading and Meditation from Luke 20 KJV

For Mithcah Bible Baptist Church Bahrain
Morning Online Devotional Bible Study Sept 10, 2024

“17] And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
[18] Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. “

Topic: The Corner Stone

JESUS CHRIST ministerial journey here on earth has never been easy because of the challenges, resistance even persecution from the rulers and spiritual leaders.
No matter how miraculous works He did, there is always these Pharisees, scribes, Sadducees and rulers which tried to stop Him from teaching His words, to question His works , and ridicule His ways; because they are expecting something greater in status of life, in family background and probably a more pleasing personality like as of King Saul.

This has been GOD The Father’s plan: to try the heart’s discernment of His people.

And as The LORD continue to interact with His people, GOD’s cup of judgement gradually filled by the measure of the people’s hardheartedness, headiness and haughtiness, according as was written through the following instances: 

 

1. They challenged The LORD’s Potency. The priests, scribes, elders and rulers questioned JESUS’ authority. V. 1-8

2. They then were condemned through The LORD’sParable. The LORD parabolically have spoken to them: the ruler’s and spiritual leaders’ rejection to GOD’s sent prophets, then Him as the Mediator: God’s Only Son in Jesus person; giving them opportunity to be reconciled to GOD, but still they rejected Him. Then, The LORD told them what must the lord of the vineyard has about to do to them: he will destroy them and will give the vineyard to other husbandmen. V.9-19  Thesethings which the LORD has spoken happened to them and continue to happen till coming of that great day of The LORD. 

 

3. The LORD JESUS the CHRIST is the Corner Stone; Proclaimed Himself to condemned the chief priest and the scribes. v. 17,18 He quoted also from the Old Testament to Confirmed His Position in the Godhead Psalm 110:1“The Lord said unto my Lord, “Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”Asking question about Christ’s Sonship of King David. V.41-44 which has been also the chargedagainst Him by the rulers as His blasphemy.

4. They cunningly asked JESUS about the tributaryPayment. The LORD’s Omniscience knew they are trying to catch Him from His answer; for them to have reason to accuse Him. That He without restrain answered them with rebuke: “why tempt ye me? ..render unto Caesar the things which is of Caesar’s and to GOD the things which be of GOD’s.’ that their amazement at His answer put them to silence. V.20-26

 

5. The Sadducees’ corrupt mind to precipitate or repulse resurrection. The LORD’s answer was specific: after earthly life, all saved and justified believers will be as angels, becoming the sons of GOD. there will be no more marriage nor giving into marriage in heaven. V. 27-38

 

Then in His closing remarks from this chapter’s teaching: Beware of coveting higher position, praises of men, as well as possession from making money out ot the weaknesses of the destitute and needy. For from these things comes greater damnation. v. 45,47

 

Jesus Christ the Corner Stone, the center of our faith His words should be heard by all. That we as His servants should serve Him with highest honor, praises and adoration. Whatever trials and temptations we face, whether there be adversaries or persecutors, we should hold on to His promises. For He has won the victory, for us to be triumphant. 

The enemies may use every way possible to stop us or even hinders us, that we may slow down; but we should keep on pressing forward for CHRIST. For He is faithful that promise: He will never leave us nor forsake us.  

Hebrews 10:23-25KJV

“23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

 

Good morning. 

 

Luke 20:1-21,23-47 KJV
And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, [2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? [3] And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: [4] The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? [5] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? [6] But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. [7] And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. [8] And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. [9] Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. [10] And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. [11] And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. [12] And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. [13] Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. [14] But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. [15] So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? [16] He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. [17] And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? [18] Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. [19] And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. [20] And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. [21] And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachestrightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: [23] But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? [24] Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. [25] And he said unto them, Rendertherefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. [26] And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. [27] Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, [28] Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. [29] There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. [30] And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. [31] And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. [32] Last of all the woman died also. [33] Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. [34] And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: [35] But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: [36] Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. [37] Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. [38] For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. [39] Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. [40] And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. [41] And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? [42] And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sitthou on my right hand, [43] Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. [44] David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? [45] Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, [46] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; [47] Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

 

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Blessed be The King that Cometh in The Name of The LORD

 Morning Bible Reading and Meditation from Luke 19 KJV

For Mithcah Bible Baptist Church - Bahrain
Morning Online Devotional Bible Study

“[37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.“

Lesson: Blessed be The King that Cometh in The Name of The LORD

The Son of GOD and man, Jesus Christ The LORD of glory has come. 

What He has spoken about the reason of His coming was heard by men.
Taught by His disciples and preach by the called ones.
Herein is the truth: The LORD of hosts and the King of kings was given to mankind because He so love The LORD.

The four views in this chapter about The coming of LORD: our Savior CHRIST JESUS:

1. The Sinner’s salvation- V.1-10 Zacchaeus earnest desire to see Jesus has been visible to The LORD. He was not discouraged by the pressing crowd; but was prompt to think of the way to see The Master: The Savior of the world; that he didn’t care to climb the sycamore tree for him to see him clearly; peradventure he will be noticed and read what is in his thoughts. And TheLORD’s All-knowing power saw his contrite spirit; even his intensified desire to meet the pardon -Giver, He is Jesus: The LORD of hosts: and the profession of faith was confessed; then the gift salvation was received. “For The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”v.10
2. The Servants Submission(compliance) V.11-27 the parable given by the LORD about the ten pounds given to the ten servants signifies the capability, inability and responsibility of those disciples, to whom The LORD has given commandment with power to win souls.

➢ To whom that submitted the returns to The LORD ten pounds gain, He has given ten cities. And to the other who accounted the returns of five, The LORD has given five cities. This Implies to us that, the more we do for The LORD the greater our reward will be.

➢ But to the one who just fold in the napkin that pound entrusted to him, not only the pound was taken from him and was given to the one who gave ten, he has to face that shameful judgement. 

3. The Sustained Subjection V.28-40 The LORD sustained and put all things under subjection to His will for His particular purpose.  He put all things together to carry out His noble plan, in His own way, according to His blessed will. 

    > When the LORD commanded His two disciples to take the colt tied and bring it to Him, they just obeyed without hesitation. Not even fear that they may be accused by the owner of stealing. The LORD, through His magnificent power, already conveyed the message to the owner of the colt to just allowed them and let the colt be taken to Him; because He, The LORD has need of him. The owner without further arguments just allowed them to untied and took the colt with them.  

    > The whole multitudes of the disciples who spread their clothes on His way with a loud voice praising GOD with rejoicing, because of the mighty works that they had seen. That it was written: “[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.“ Which the LORD didn’t stopped them; even if the Pharisees instructed Jesus to stop them. It was written: “[39] And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. [40] And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.” It has to be; all praises should be given only unto Him. 

4. The Savior’s Sorrow V41-48 He wept while beholding the city of Jerusalem. For He knows what will come to happen after they rejected Him. He is sorrowful because they were blinded not to see who He is, that come to them. If they only knew. Should they have opened the eyes of their understanding, they would have never been destroyed and brought to destructions, a lot of sufferings for many generations. 

 

The LORD is not happy with people’s unbelief in Him. It is not all about Him, because He will still be GOD no matter what, even if people didn’t acknowledge Him. But because He thought of all people’s well-being. Apart from Him, they will all go down to hell. And because of that, for His love to mankind He has given up His seat for a while in heaven. For all to know GOD’s plan of redemption, GOD’s providential love for His people, and GOD’s pardon that lead to salvation.Away from the destruction. 

 

The King that comes in the Name of The LORD, came to seek and to save that which was lost.

It is our turn now to share to others His words.

 

Have a blessed life ahead.  

Luke 19:1-48 KJV
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. [3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. [4] And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. [5] And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. [6] And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. [7] And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. [8] And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. [9] And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. [10] For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. [11] And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. [12] He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. [13] And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. [14] But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. [15] And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. [16] Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. [17] And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. [18] And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. [19] And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. [20] And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: [21] For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. [22] And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: [23] Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? [24] And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. [25] (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds). [26] For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. [27] But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. [28] And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. [29] And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, [30] Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. [31] And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. [32] And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. [33] And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? [34] And they said, The Lord hath need of him. [35] And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. [36] And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. [37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; [38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. [39] And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. [40] And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. [41] And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, [42] Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. [43] For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, [44] And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. [45] And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; [46] Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. [47] And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, [48] And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

 

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